Quick facts
Species: Altaria (Mega)
Types: Dragon / Flying
Primary weaknesses: Rock, Ice, Dragon, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
☁️🐉 Mega Altaria Raid Guide in Pokémon GO
Mega Altaria is a Dragon/Fairy-type Mega Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It is bulkier than it looks and can take a lot of damage, but with the right counters it is still a fairly easy Mega Raid boss.
In this guide, you will learn everything about Mega Altaria raids including its weaknesses, best counters, moveset, weather boost, how many trainers are needed, catch CP values, and whether it is worth raiding.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQs🧬 About Mega Altaria in Pokémon GO
Mega Altaria is a Dragon/Fairy-type Pokémon. When Mega Evolved, it becomes much stronger and provides damage bonuses to Dragon and Fairy-type Pokémon in raids.
Mega Altaria is useful because:
- It boosts Dragon and Fairy-type attackers
- It is great against Dragon-type raid bosses
- It is a good Mega Pokémon for long raids due to its bulk
Weaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ❌ Weak To: |
 Rock •
 Ice •
 Dragon •
 Fairy
|
| ✅ Resistant / Immune To: |
 Fighting •
 Ground •
 Bug •
 Fire •
 Water •
 Grass
|
🗡️ Best Counters for Mega Altaria
The best way to defeat Mega Altaria is to use strong Ice, Steel, Poison, or Fairy-type Pokémon.
🔩 Steel-type Counters
- Aggron: (Iron Tail / Heavy Slam)
- Origin Dialga: (Metal Claw / Iron Head)
- Dawn Wings Necrozma: (Metal Claw)
☠️ Poison-type Counters
- Naganadel: (Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb)
- Gengar: (Sludge Bomb)
- Overqwil: (Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Altaria:
- Metagross, Lucario, Aggron – Steel boost
- Gardevoir, Alakazam – Fairy boost
- Gengar – Ghost boost
- Gengar, Beedrill – Poison boost
- Rayquaza – Flying boost
- Alakazam – Psychic boost
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naganadel | Air Slash / Poison Jab | Acrobatics / Sludge Bomb / Fell Stinger / Dragon Pulse / Dragon Claw | - | Poison Jab (13) and Acrobatics (100) |
| Dialga | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | - | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Origin Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | Roar of Time | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Roar of Time (160) |
| Enamorus | Zen Headbutt / Astonish / Fairy Wind | Dazzling Gleam / Grass Knot / Fly | - | Zen Headbutt (11) and Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Outrage / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160) |
| Nihilego | Pound / Acid / Poison Jab | Gunk Shot / Sludge Bomb / Power Gem / Rock Slide | - | Poison Jab (13) and Gunk Shot (130) |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Moongeist Beam | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Moongeist Beam (230) |
| Eternatus | Poison Jab / Dragon Tail | Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail (14) and Dynamax Cannon (215) |
| Metagross | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt | Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic | Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash | Zen Headbutt (11) and Earthquake (140) |
| White Kyurem | Dragon Breath / Steel Wing / Ice Fang | Blizzard / Ancient Power / Dragon Pulse / Focus Blast / Fusion Flare / Ice Burn | - | Steel Wing (14) and Focus Blast / Fusion Flare (140) |
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | - | Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200) |
| Zamazenta | Metal Claw / Ice Fang | Moon Blast / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Bash | - | Ice Fang (12) and Giga Impact (200) |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Sunsteel Strike | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Sunsteel Strike (230) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Metagross | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt | Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic | Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash | Zen Headbutt (11) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Dialga | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | - | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Excadrill | Mud Slap / Mud Shot / Metal Claw | Earthquake / Drill Run / Scorching Sands / Rock Slide / Iron Head | - | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Mamoswine | Mud Slap / Powder Snow | Bulldoze / High Horsepower / Stone Edge / Avalanche / Icicle Spear | Ancient Power | Mud Slap (19) and High Horsepower / Stone Edge (105) |
| Shadow Gardevoir | Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (180) |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Thunderbolt / Psychic / Ice Beam | Hyper Beam / Shadow Ball / Psystrike | Confusion (19) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Overqwil | Poison Jab / Poison Sting | Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball / Aqua Tail / Ice Beam / Aqua Tail | - | Poison Jab (13) and Shadow Ball (100) |
| Shadow Regigigas | Hidden Power / Zen Headbutt | Giga Impact / Focus Blast / Thunder | Crush Grip | Hidden Power (15) and Crush Grip (210) |
| Shadow Gengar | Hex / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch | Focus Blast / Drain Punch / Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball | Lick / Sludge Wave / Shadow Punch / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Metagross | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt | Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic | Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash | Zen Headbutt (11) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Lucario | Counter / Bullet Punch | Close Combat / Power-Up Punch / Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball / Flash Cannon / Meteor Mash / Blaze Kick / Thunder Punch | Force Palm | Counter (13) and Close Combat (105) |
| Mega Gardevoir | Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (180) |
| Mega Gengar | Hex / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch | Focus Blast / Drain Punch / Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball | Lick / Sludge Wave / Shadow Punch / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Mega Beedrill | Poison Jab / Poison Sting / Infestation | Aerial Ace / Sludge Bomb / X-Scissor / Fell Stinger | Bug Bite / Drill Run | Poison Jab (13) and Sludge Bomb / Drill Run (85) |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Mega Alakazam | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Fire Punch / Future Sight | Counter / Psychic / Dazzling Gleam | Confusion (19) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Mega Aggron | Smack Down / Iron Tail / Metal Sound / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Rock Tomb / Meteor Beam / Heavy Slam / Thunder | - | Iron Tail / Dragon Tail (14) and Meteor Beam (140) |
🌀 Mega Altaria Moveset
Altaria common fast moves are Peck or Dragon Breath. Charged moves include Sky Attack or Flamethrower or Dragon Pulse or Dazzling Gleam. Elite moves include Moonblast.
Dangerous Moves: Moonblast and Dazzling Gleam hit very hard.
Pro tip: Fairy-type charged moves, in particular, can quickly wipe out Dragon attackers, so avoid relying on Dragons unless you’re sure about its moveset.
🌦️ Weather Boost
Mega Altaria gets a weather boost in:
- Windy → boosts Dragon
- Cloudy → boosts Fairy
Your counters get boosted in:
- Snow → boosts Ice
- Snow → boosts Steel
- Cloudy → boosts Poison & Fairy
Recommended Teams
Optimized Team
- Mega Metagross
- Mega Gengar
- Shadow Metagross
- Dialga
- Nihilego
- Mamoswine
Budget Team
- Metagross
- Excadrill
- Weavile
- Mamoswine
- Roserade
- Gengar
💡 Best Strategy to Defeat Mega Altaria
- Steel, Ice, and Poison types are the best choices.
- Avoid using Dragon types — Fairy moves will destroy them.
- Dodge Moonblast and Dazzling Gleam if possible.
- This raid is comfortable with 3–4 strong trainers.
👥 How Many Trainers Are Needed?
- 2 strong trainers → Possible
- 3–4 trainers → Easy clear
- Low-level players → 5+ recommended
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Altaria
- Chance to catch Altaria (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
📌 Is Mega Altaria Worth Raiding?
It boosts Dragon and Fairy-type candy when active as a Mega. It’s excellent for Dragon- and Dark-type raid bosses when used later.
FAQ
Can Mega Altaria be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Altaria has been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Altaria?
Best moveset of Altaria are Peck which does damage of 10 under Fast Attack and Moonblast of 130 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Altaria?
Cloudy weather to boosts Fairy and Poison type counters. Snow weather to boost Ice and Steel type counters.
Does Mega Altaria keep its Mega form after the battle?
Mega Evolution lasts only during battles where Mega is enabled; it does not persist outside combat.
🏁 Conclusion
Mega Altaria is a bulky but manageable Mega Raid boss. With the right Ice or Steel-type counters, it can be defeated quickly and efficiently.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Lucario Raid Guide
Summary
- Focus on Steel, Ice, Poison, or Fairy attackers.
- Prepare for a longer fight compared to glass-cannon Megas.
- Avoid Dragons unless you know the moveset.
- Bring a Mega Steel or Mega Ice if possible to boost team damage.